yossarian19
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Grass Valley, CA
My exhaust was getting banged around by my front drive shaft at higher corner speeds, so I figured it was probably time for motor mounts.
I have to say that I've never seen an after market part so well made, wrapped or shipped. Communication was above and beyond. Truly a first-class vendor.
I'd even say Brown Dog mounts fit better than anything aftermarket that I've yet purchased, Jeep or otherwise.
Torqued the through-bolts too tight the first time. Vibes were harsh.
Got washers & M12x1.5 nylock nuts on there, tightened as directed...
I wouldn't say they are harsh but the Ultra Flex Rubber motor mounts have a lot less rubber in them than OEM and it shows. I can feel more vibration in the Jeep in drive & foot on the brake, no mistaking it. By 1200 RPM, in motion, I can't tell the difference any more.
Also - and this is hard to quantify or even describe - the whole jeep feels more solid. When I hit the gas taking off from a red light, it feels decisive. Cornering feels improved, though that almost has to be placebo (right?). Except for in gear & stopped, the Jeep feels better than it has since I bought it.
Overall, I'm impressed with the quality & wouldn't recommend anyone / anything else for motor mounts UNLESS there was a great deal to be had on Mopar OE. As for after market vendors - they get no better than Brown Dog.
I have to say that I've never seen an after market part so well made, wrapped or shipped. Communication was above and beyond. Truly a first-class vendor.
I'd even say Brown Dog mounts fit better than anything aftermarket that I've yet purchased, Jeep or otherwise.
Torqued the through-bolts too tight the first time. Vibes were harsh.
Got washers & M12x1.5 nylock nuts on there, tightened as directed...
I wouldn't say they are harsh but the Ultra Flex Rubber motor mounts have a lot less rubber in them than OEM and it shows. I can feel more vibration in the Jeep in drive & foot on the brake, no mistaking it. By 1200 RPM, in motion, I can't tell the difference any more.
Also - and this is hard to quantify or even describe - the whole jeep feels more solid. When I hit the gas taking off from a red light, it feels decisive. Cornering feels improved, though that almost has to be placebo (right?). Except for in gear & stopped, the Jeep feels better than it has since I bought it.
Overall, I'm impressed with the quality & wouldn't recommend anyone / anything else for motor mounts UNLESS there was a great deal to be had on Mopar OE. As for after market vendors - they get no better than Brown Dog.